The Philosophy of S¿dhan¿ - With Special Reference to the Trika Philosophy of Kashmir

After presenting a general survey of spiritual practice in the different schools of Indian philosophy, the author focuses on the Trika School, popularly called Kashmir Shaivism. He deals clearly and exhaustively with such topics as Shaktipat (the descent of Divine Grace), Diksha (initiation), and the role of the Guru. His treatment of the various paths (upayas) appropriate for the different types of practitioners is especially useful.

The book ends with a chapter on enlightenment (jivanmukti). This chapter not only presents the meaning of self-realization-in-this-lifetime, but offers material on this topic for the first time in English.

About the author

Paul Eduardo Muller-Ortega is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University.

Product details

• Authors: Debabrata Sen Sharma, Deba Brata Sensharma
• Publisher: SUNY Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.07.1990
• EAN: 9780791403488
• ISBN: 978-0-7914-0348-8
• No. of pages: 220
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 365 g
• Series: SUNY Series in Contemporary Co; Suny Tantric Studies
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions